While the man is asleep and in darkness, the woman is closely at his right side with God in the background with an outstretched arm. A literal rendition of the account in Genesis 2, the contrast of light and dark shines attention on the woman, who appears surprised as she looks to the side at the man.
Title of Art: The Creation of Eve
Subjects: Eve
Artist: Carlo Caliari
Art Form: Painting
Date of Composition: c.1585
Event: Creation
Exhibit Institution: Le Gallerie degli Uffizi (The Uffizi)
Exhibit Location: Florence, Italy
VM Image #: 0166
Photographer: Kelly Dippolito
Date of Photograph: January 7, 2025
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